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This senior thesis project focuses on renovating South Halls Ewing-Cross building to address deteriorated MEP systems and enhance compliance with building codes for improved safety and accessibility. It includes asbestos abatement, MEP system upgrades, and building structure enhancements.
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South Halls: Ewing-Cross Renovation AE Senior Thesis: Tech. 1 Quaid Spearing CM Option September 16, 2013
Client Information • University Park is home to ~44,000 students, of which 13,700 live on campus • Why Renovate? • Deterioration of current MEP systems • Not compliant with current building/ADA codes • Sorority relocation • Project Expectations • #1 Priority = Safety • Meet Project Schedule • 50 Year Decisions
Existing Conditions State College: Google Maps Vicinity Map: Google Maps Existing Conditions: Quaid Spearing
Building Systems Summary Structure Demolition • Asbestos Abatement: ceiling mastic, floor tiles, insulation • MEP systems, bathroom slabs, interior/exterior walls Masonry North Walkway Slab Bathroom Slab Stone Panel Projection South Brick Façade East Wall Section Photos by Quaid Spearing
Building Systems Summary • Mechanical • System Types: Campus steam & Chilled Water, underground utilities • Distribution Types: Dual pipe system, four pipe system, Air-to-Air ERV • Fire Suppression: Wet pipe, with attic on dry pipe • Electrical • Excavation • Earth formed footings • no dewatering required • Curtain Wall MDP LDP Panel boards Elevators Emergency XFRMR Curtain Wall North/South Quaid Spearing Power Riser Diagram: Quaid Spearing
Table 1: RS Means Square Foot Estimate Project Cost Evaluation Significant System Costs • Mechanical & Plumbing • Electrical • Drywall & Ceilings Table 2: Building Cost Summary Comparison Key Differences • Existing Structure • Roofing • Low floor heights